CLEVELAND GEAR COMPANY
Are you a Go-Getter?
Do you find yourself constantly thinking of new and innovative ways to do things?
Cleveland Gear, a leading manufacturer of high-quality worm gearing, industrial speed reducers and customized gear drives, is currently seeking candidates like YOU for Procurement Lead. We are seeking energetic, highly motivated, and take-charge individuals who are seeking a challenging and exciting opportunity to join a well-established, profitable, and growing company.
So, what's in it for you? Exceptional benefits package, 401K Plan, Family Atmosphere, and plenty room for growth!
Here is how YOU would help benefit the team:
Position Summary
The Procurement Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of purchasing and supplier management to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality procurement of materials, equipment, and services. This role combines the tactical execution of purchasing with the strategic responsibilities of supplier negotiation, cost reduction, and cross-department collaboration. The Procurement Lead acts as the key liaison between internal departments and external suppliers to support production goals, profitability, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement
• Coordinate and manage all procurement activities from intent to purchase through final delivery.
• Analyze material requirements, specifications, preferred suppliers, and delivery timelines.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and contract terms with suppliers to ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery.
• Maintain and update approved supplier lists; investigate and evaluate new supplier opportunities.
• Report cost savings, supplier performance, and sourcing opportunities to management on a quarterly basis.
Operational Excellence
• Ensure on-time delivery and adherence to quality standards for all purchased materials and outside services.
• Review documentation for purchased items and ensure supplier compliance with company standards.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, purchase orders, shipping notices, and pattern lists for foundries.
• Resolve delivery, invoicing, and quality issues promptly in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Finance on cost changes and purchasing impacts.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure purchasing aligns with production schedules and business needs.
• Communicate supplier performance, pricing trends, and sourcing strategies to internal stakeholders.
• Lead coordination between purchasing, planning, and inventory control to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Provide complete and timely documentation to internal departments and suppliers.
Continuous Improvement
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and supplier relationships.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in purchasing, sourcing, and materials management.
• Support ERP/MRP utilization and data integrity to streamline purchasing operations.
